{"product_id":"central-issues-of-philosophy-paperback-softback-9781405162715","title":"Central Issues of Philosophy (Paperback \/ softback) 9781405162715","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCentral Issues of Philosophy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very solid and well-rounded initiation to canonical philosophic issues, ranging from language and meaning to artistic value. This riveting collection introduces complex philosophic issues as well as what is at stake about those issues in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to the beginning student and the general reader while remaining of great interest to more advanced thinkers.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnrique Chávez-Arvizo\u003c\/b\u003e, John Jay College -- The City University of New York.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"This is a wonderful collection of essays appropriately pitched for introduction-to-philosophy students. This book is ideal for professors who don't use primary sources in their introductory courses, as each article is written by an expert in the particular subfield. It also would make a wonderful supplementary text for those who do like to use primary texts.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard V. Greene\u003c\/b\u003e, Weber State University.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Shand (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405162715, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 8 May 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 17 x 1.8 cm, 0.59 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eComprising 20 free-standing chapters written by specialists in their respective fields, \u003ci\u003eCentral Issues of Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e provides novice readers with the ideal accessible introduction to all of philosophy's core issues.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn accessible introduction to the central issues of philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganized around key philosophical issues - ranging from truth, knowledge and reality to free will, ethics and the existence of God\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides beginning students with the information and skills to delve deeper into philosophical fields of study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach chapter is written by an experienced teacher\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003eNotes on Contributors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: An Essay on Philosophy and the Four Philosophical Virtues (John Shand, The Open University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Truth (Jeffrey Ketland, University of Edinburgh).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Knowledge (Duncan Pritchard, University of Edinburgh).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. \u003ci\u003eA Priori\u003c\/i\u003e Truths (Greg Restall, University of Melbourne).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Perception (Daniel Stoljar, Australian National University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Reality and Thought (Matti Eklund, Cornell University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Existence (Robin Le Poidevin, University of Leeds).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Modality (Daniel Nolan, University of Nottingham).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Mind and Consciousness (Keith Frankish and Maria Kasmirli, The Open University and University of Sheffield).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. The Self and Personal Identity (Paul Snowdon, University College London).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Action (Luca Ferrero, UW-Milwaukee).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Free Will (Helen Steward, University of Leeds).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Language and Meaning (R. M. Sainsbury, University of Texas).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Scientific Inquiry (Marc Lange, University of North Carolina).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Causation and Laws of Nature (Barry Dainton, University of Liverpool).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Ethical Value (Mark LeBar, Ohio University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Ethical Choice (Philip Stratton-Lake, University of Reading).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Artistic Value (Peter Lamarque, University of York).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Existence of God (Paul O’Grady, Trinity College Dublin).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. The State (Michael Huemer, University of Colorado).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Liberty (Matt Zwolinski, University of San Diego).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Philosophy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20%5BHP%5D%22\"\u003eHP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52507344306456,"sku":"9781405162715","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405162715.jpg?v=1786444694","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/central-issues-of-philosophy-paperback-softback-9781405162715","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}